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UCAR engages learners both young and old to help them understand our changing world. We connect students, teachers, and the public to the important science being undertaken at NSF NCAR and UCAR.

UCAR Center for Science Education

The SciEd website is full of resources. There are games, activities, and videos targeted to students of all ages, as well as teaching boxes and lesson plans crafted for the classroom. Learners can discover everything from how a cloud forms to the celestial mechanics behind a solar eclipse.

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For students

From brief encounters with atmospheric science to in-depth research opportunities, SciEd works with students of all ages to broaden science understanding.

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For teachers

Supporting development in STEM subjects through weather and climate learning, SciEd provides online educational resources and professional development opportunities for educators.

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Visit the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab

NSF NCAR's Boulder Visitor Center, open to the public seven days a week, offers state-of-the-art exhibits, a variety of public tour options, and custom school field trips.

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